2001-2006 Chevy Tahoe Front Lower Control Arm with Ball Joint Pair

Part Details

ITEM CONDITION

These replacement front lower control arms with ball joints are just what you need to bring back the safety and integrity of your vehicle's suspension and steering.

Specifications:

Comes as a PAIR

Fits both LH (Driver Side) & RH (Passenger Side) FRONT LOWER

Replaces dealer part numbers: 12475479, 12475480

Include ball joints & bushings

Direct replacements

Built to strict quality control standards

Do NOT fit HD Models

Do NOT fit models with 8 Lug Wheels

NOTE: For 2007 Silverado and Sierra Pickup Classic Body Style trucks. Classic Body Style has a crease in the center of the door skin. New Body Style has a smooth door skin that does not have a crease.

Worn or loose bushings or ball joints can cause excessive front tire wear, popping or creaking in the front end, extra play in the steering system, and pose a serious safety concern. Replace those control arms with the loose bushings with our high quality replacements.

Lifetime Warranty

This item is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will exchange the part free of charge (excludes shipping charges) for the original purchaser. Please keep your invoice for proof of this warranty.

NOTE: If you do not have air-powered tools, remove the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground

Removing the Wheel (0:58)

Spray the torsion bar bolt with spray paint

Loosen the lug nuts

Pry off the center cap with a flat blade screwdriver

Loosen the 35mm nut but do not remove it

Remove the lug nuts

Removing the Stabilizer Link (1:59)

Loosen the torsion bar bolt to loosen tension

Loosen the 24mm nut from the ball joint

Loosen the 24mm nut and the 22mm control arm bolt

Remove the nut but keep the bolt in place

Using locking pliers to clip onto the top of the stabilizer link

Then remove the 14mm bolt from bottom of the stabilizer link

Jack up lower control arm to release pressure from the shock

Remove the 21mm shock bolt

Put the jack underneath the bolt loosened on the lower control arm

Hammer the side to release the steering knuckle

Jack up underneath the lower control arm and remove the nut

Remove the 35mm nut and washer the rest of the way with air-powered tools

Remove the stabilizer link with a hammer or reciprocating saw

NOTE: If you do not have air-powered tools, use a second person to apply the brakes when removing the 35mm nut

Removing the Axle (5:00)

Remove the 15mm bolts around the axle

Using a pry bar on the hub to hold the axle in place, remove the 15mm bolts on the axle

Hammer the axle over to the side to break it free

Pull the axle straight out of the wheel, and pull it down and out

Removing the Control Arm (5:50)

Push the shock out of the lower control arm

Jack up the lower control arm until the steering knuckle falls free

Lift up the wheel knuckle, let the jack fall, and pull it out

Remove the two bolts left on the back of the lower control arm

Lift up the wheel knuckle to pull the control arm down

Reinstalling the Control Arm (7:14)

Put the control arm onto the torsion bar

Replace both bolts

Use a jack to support the control arm

Place the stud or ball joint into the steering knuckle and let the jack down

Place the jack underneath the steering knuckle

Tighten the 24mm bolt onto the ball joint

Reinstalling the Axle (9:00)

Feed the axle back into place

Line up the back

Replace the 15mm bolts

Using the pry bar to hold the hub, torque the bolts to 65ft/lbs

Replacing the Stabilizer Link (10:14)

Put the stabilizer piece back into place

Use four washers, four grommets, and a tube

Use a jack stand to help push it through till it appears through the top